Shoshonite and Shale Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Shale

The general Shoshonite and Shale definition can be stated as: Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Shale. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Shale

The history of Shoshonite and Shale gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Shoshonite and Shale Origin and Discoverer

Shoshonite and Shale definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Shoshonite and Shale. In this section, you will know about Shoshonite and Shale Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Shoshonite is Wyoming,USA whereas Origin of Shale is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Shoshonite and Shale discoverer. The Discoverer of Shoshonite is Iddings and the discoverer of Shale is Unknown.

Etymology of Shoshonite and Shale

Along with Shoshonite and Shale definition, know more about the etymology of Shoshonite and Shale. Etymology of Shoshonite and Shale gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shoshonite and Formation of Shale. The etymology of Shoshonite is From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming while that of Shale is From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shoshonite and Shale are listed below.

For Shoshonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock